Comments: When you're generally considered to be the top Draft prospect in a class before a game is played, the microscope is going to come out. Strasburg's stuff holds up under such scrutiny for the most part, especially his plus fastball. Nitpickers may look at the secondary offerings as being just average and his command needing a little refinement, but none of that will keep him from being atop just about every Draft board.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Ackley, Dustin

UNC Chapel Hill

CF

L/R

6'01"

190

1988-02-26

JR

Comments: Ackley might be the best pure hitter in the college ranks, if not the entire draft class. He's got great bat control and plus bat speed that allows him to make consistent contact to all fields. There's some debate about how much power he'll have, but that's really only an issue if he can't eventually return to his best position in center field. He's had to play first since Tommy John surgery last summer. He profiles better in the outfield but at whatever position, those hitting skills should get him off the board early.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Tate, Donavan

Cartersville HS (GA)

CF

R/R

6'02"

184

1990-09-27

HS

Comments: Tate is another Georgia high schooler with some serious tools. He doesn't quite have the feel for the game that last year's No. 1 pick Tim Beckham had, but he's also not completely raw. He has the potential to hit for pretty good power, runs well and plays a pretty good center field. There are some questions about his bat and how long it will take to develop. The team that thinks he's going to hit is the one that will take the chance and draft him high.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Sanchez, Jorge

Boston Col

C

R/R

6'00"

215

1988-05-20

JR

Comments: College catchers are always a premium commodity and Sanchez has emerged as one of the better options in this year's group. He's a solid catch-and-throw guy behind the plate, with good overall defensive skills. He also can swing the bat some, with a little power, giving him an intriguing all-around package. He's struggled with conditioning in the past, but he seemed driven to get himself into shape. The benefit has been an outstanding junior season that will probably move him off the board early on Draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Hobgood, Matthew

Norco HS (CA)

RHP

R/R

6'04"

245

1990-08-03

HS

Comments: Hobgood is a big, strong right-hander with two plus offerings in his heavy fastball and outstanding curve. Some small tweaks to his delivery should help him find even better fastball command. If he can add a changeup to go along with his other offerings and his tremendous mound presence, he has the chance to be a front-of-the-rotation starter in the future.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Wheeler, Zachary

East Paulding HS (GA)

RHP

R/R

6'03"

180

1990-05-30

HS

Comments: If you like projectable high school pitchers with a lot of arm strength -- and a lot of teams do -- then Wheeler might be the guy for you. The Georgia prepster has plenty of fastball and does show a plus breaking ball at times. Because of some delivery issues, his command can be spotty, but he's an excellent athlete with terrific poise and makeup. He might be a little bit of a project, but the upside is considerable.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Minor, Michael

Vanderbilt U

LHP

R/L

6'03"

200

1987-12-26

JR

Comments: Minor isn't going to wow you, like his former Vandy teammate David Price did, but he's a solid left-handed starting candidate at the next level. He's got a good feel for pitching with at least three pitches that, when he's locked in, he can throw for strikes. He seemed to be getting sharper as the season wore on and was positioning himself to be one of those college lefties who know how to pitch who always go well on Draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Leake, Michael

Arizona St U

RHP

R/R

6'00"

180

1987-11-12

JR

Comments: As a six-foot righty, people may want to overlook Leake as a big-time pitching prospect, but they might be missing the boat. He can throw four pitches for strikes and his poise is off the charts. He may not be that big, but he's athletic, strong and durable with an extremely efficient delivery. He's done nothing but perform with the Sun Devils and whoever looks past his size could have themselves a steal.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Turner, Jacob

Westminster Christian Academy (MO)

RHP

R/R

6'04"

205

1991-05-21

HS

Comments: Turner is what you look for in a high school rightr-hande -- big, strong and projectable. Thought to be one of the better prep arms in the class, it was unclear whether he'd live up to advanced billing. He has a good arm and there's likely to be more velocity, especially if he can correct some delivery flaws. His secondary pitches lag behind somewhat and his command can be inconsistent as he sometimes elevates his pitches. Still, with his size, athleticism and arm strength, the UNC recruit is likely to garner a lot of interest on Draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Storen, Drew

Stanford U

RHP

S/R

6'01"

175

1987-08-01

SO

Comments: Storen has the stuff to be a starter and it's not unheard of for a team to take a college closer and let him start as a pro. That being said, there's a reason Stanford has him in the bullpen ... his command hasn't always been sharp. Even as a short reliever, though, his fastball-curve mix is more than enough to get hitters out, especially from the right side. Good college closers usually get drafted well and Storen should be no exception.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Matzek, Tyler

Capistrano Valley HS (CA)

LHP

L/L

6'03"

210

1990-10-19

HS

Comments: When Matzek is locked in, it's easy to argue that he's one of the -- if not the -- top high school lefty in this Draft class. With a fastball that reaches 95 mph and two different breaking pitches, he's got the tools necessary to succeed. The one knock is that it seems at times that he's just doing enough to get by. When focused, he really knows how to pitch and put away hitters. It's a package that should go pretty quickly on Draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Crow, Aaron

No School

RHP

R/R

6'02"

205

1986-11-11

NS

Comments: Crow was taken No. 9 overall by the Nationals a year ago, but didn't sign. He went the independent ball route to show scouts this year what he could do and, for the most part, seemed close to the guy many teams liked in 2008. His command was a little off, but on the flip side, his changeup was much improved. Players who have gone the indy route while negotiating or re-entering the draft have tended to improve their standing and it's looking like Crow will be no different.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Green, Grant

U Southern California

SS

R/R

6'03"

185

1987-09-27

JR

Comments: Premier college shortstops don't come around all that often and when they do, they get drafted early. That should be the case for Green, who has the potential to shine on both sides of the ball with all five tools. He shook off some early struggles to perform up to expectations, though his lack of energy at times has bothered scouts. Even with that, he's a confident and accomplished college player who shouldn't wait long to hear his name called.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Purke, Matthew

Klein HS (TX)

LHP

L/L

6'03"

175

1990-07-17

HS

Comments: When conversations arise about the top prep lefties in the class, Purke is on the short list. With three excellent offerings and command of them, to go along with a projectable frame, Purke's name comes up early and often. There might be a small concern about his durabilty because he's a little too slender, but that won't be enough to keep him from being taken high up on Draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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White, Alex

UNC Chapel Hill

RHP

R/R

6'04"

190

1988-08-29

JR

Comments: White was a top high school prospect in 2006, but went to UNC instead. He's still one of the better arms now, though his performance in the spring has been a little uneven. He does have plus stuff with a fastball-slider combination along with the makings of two other pitches. He doesn't always command his fastball that well, but that could be correctable with some mechanical tweaks. With his stuff and his track record, he's likely to go pretty early on Draft Day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Borchering, Robert

Bishop Verot HS (FL)

3B

S/R

6'04"

195

1990-10-25

HS

Comments: Borchering is a third baseman in high school, but it will be his bat that carries him forward. He struggles defensively and may end up at first base. Some clubs may look for more power from that position, which could impact his draft status. That being said, Borchering's hitting skills are definitely legit.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Pollock, Allen

U Notre Dame

CF

R/R

6'02"

200

1987-12-05

JR

Comments: Pollock is one of the better college hitters available in this Draft class, with a great approach and the ability to make consistent contact. He won't hit for a ton of power, but has some extra-base ability. His above-average speed helps him on offense and in the field, though he is still learning to play the outfield. He's the type who makes everything look effortless and with his hitting ability, could be the kind of college bat that moves quickly through the Minors.Enhanced Scouting Report

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James, Chad

Yukon HS (OK)

LHP

L/L

6'03"

190

1991-01-23

HS

19

Miller, Shelby

Brownwood HS (TX)

RHP

R/R

6'03"

195

1990-10-10

HS

Comments: No draft class is complete without at least one strong-armed Texas high schooler and Miller is the best of the lot. He's got a fastball that touches the upper 90s and a potentially plus curve to go along with a perfectly projectable pitcher's frame. His command is iffy and he doesn't have a third pitch right now, but this kind of arm strength with that kind of body usually goes off the board very early on draft day.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Jenkins, Stephen

Kennesaw St U

RHP

R/R

6'04"

235

1987-12-22

JR

Comments: Over the course of his junior season, Jenkins caught up to, then passed up teammate Kyle Heckathorn on Draft boards. With a terrific three-pitch mix and a good idea of how to pitch, Jenkins looks like a durable workhorse who will fit nicely into a big-league rotation in the not-too-distant future. He comes from a small school and doesn't have a long track record of success, but that shouldn't keep him from going off the board in the first round.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Mier, Jiovanni

Bonita HS (CA)

SS

R/R

6'02"

175

1990-08-26

HS

Comments: Mier looks like a young Nomar Garciaparra on the field. He's a free swinger that should generate a little pop as he matures. Defensively, he's very smooth and makes up for below-average speed with excellent instincts that should allow him to remain at shortstop. He has a quiet confidence on the field and his intangibles are off the charts. He should be one of the better high school shortstops in this year's Draft class.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Gibson, Kyle

U Missouri Columbia

RHP

R/R

6'06"

210

1987-10-23

JR

Comments: Gibson certainly looked the part of a top college starter in the early part of the season. He has three pitches he can throw for strikes in any count and he shows a lot of poise and a competitive streak on the mound. Scouts love his size at 6-foot-6, though some might worry he's a little too thin. Most look at his combination of stuff, command and mound presence and see a sure-fire first-round pick.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Mitchell, Jared

Louisiana St U

CF

L/L

6'00"

190

1988-10-13

JR

Comments: Mitchell certainly was one of the more intriguing college bats as Draft day approached. Playing for a high-powered LSU team, he showed the exciting athleticism that made him a two-sport standout, with plus speed and flashes of raw power. He's got some serious holes in his swing and, perhaps because of his split focus, he's more projection than anything else right now. Whoever takes him -- and it could be in the first round -- will likely see him as a center fielder who will steal bases and hit for power in the future.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Grichuk, Randal

Lamar Cons HS (TX)

LF

R/R

6'00"

195

1991-08-13

HS

25

Trout, Michael

Millville Sr HS (NJ)

CF

R/R

6'01"

200

1991-08-07

HS

Comments: Trout is a toolsy high school center fielder who was gaining momentum as the weather in the Northeast warmed up. He looks more like a football safety -- his position in high school -- than a center fielder, but has the tools to play there with plus speed. He just started switch-hitting to enhance his offensive value, and with some changes to his approach at the plate should hit for some power down the line. There is some rawness with the bat, but he has the kind of upside many teams look for in a high school position player, and was moving into first-round conversations as a result.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Arnett, Eric

Indiana U

RHP

R/R

6'05"

230

1988-01-25

JR

Comments: One of the biggest late risers in the Draft class, Arnett is a big right-hander who put himself into first-round consideration with a breakout junior season. He's got an above-average fastball and a slider that, while inconsistent, could be an out pitch as well. He struggles at times with his release point and arm angle, which hurts the effectiveness of the slider. He's come a long way in a short time, and the lack of track record may make some pause, as will the high pitch counts he had late in the year. But if he can develop an effective offspeed pitch, he's the kind of workhorse who could be a future No. 2 or 3 starter in the big leagues.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Franklin, Nicholas

Lake Brantley HS (FL)

SS

S/R

6'01"

1991-03-02

HS

Comments: It seems every Draft class has a few middle infielders from Florida who don't wow you with tools, but impress with how they play the game. Franklin might be in that group with a solid, if unspectacular, tool set. Nothing jumps out at you tools-wise, but he just goes out and does a good job and can do a little bit of everything. He won't be the first prep shortstop to go in the Draft, but his kind of solid all-around profile usually gets taken early.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Fuentes, Reymond

Fernando Callejo HS

CF

L/L

6'00"

1991-02-12

HS

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Heathcott, Zachary

Texas HS (TX)

CF

L/L

6'01"

190

1990-09-28

HS

Comments: Heathcott is a very interesting high school outfielder with plus tools across the board. Even after November ACL surgery, he runs extremely well, has a plus arm from the outfield and can really hit for average and power from the left side of the plate. He's an intense competitor who's only question is about some character issues off the field. The team that gets those questions answered could be the one to take him on Draft Day.Enhanced Scouting Report